self-reflection

noun
UK: /ˌself.rɪˈflek.ʃən/
US: /ˌself.rɪˈflek.ʃən/

  1. The activity of thinking seriously about your own thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

    1. My self-reflection helps me understand my actions.
    2. Through self-reflection, she gained insights into her motivations and improved her relationships.

  2. Careful thought about your own character and actions.

    1. He needs self-reflection to change his behavior.
    2. After a period of self-reflection, I decided to make some changes in my life to be a better person.

Synonyms

introspection contemplation meditation self-analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-reflection" in English means: The activity of thinking seriously about your own thoughts, feelings, and behavior., Careful thought about your own character and actions..

The phonetic transcription of "self-reflection" is /ˌself.rɪˈflek.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌself.rɪˈflek.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-reflection": introspection, contemplation, meditation, self-analysis.

Example usage of "self-reflection": "My self-reflection helps me understand my actions.". More examples on the page.